Topic: Nra

Adam Curry challenges the narrative that Israel controls American policy through AIPAC by comparing lobbying expenditures. He points out that the National Association of Realtors, the American Medical Association, and the American Bankers Association outspend AIPAC by significant margins. He argues that the "Israel dragged us into war" meme is a simplification that ignores larger domestic lobbying forces.

The Trump campaign faced backlash after a video posted to his social media account featured a headline mentioning a "unified Reich," which the campaign blamed on a junior staffer. President Biden used the incident to frame Trump as a threat to democracy, while Trump also mused at an NRA convention about the possibility of a third term. The discussion notes that the 22nd Amendment was created specifically in response to FDR's four-term presidency.

Kari Lake releases a song titled "81 Million Votes My Ass," which reached the top of the iTunes charts. In a contentious interview with Piers Morgan, Lake defends her rhetoric regarding NRA members protecting Donald Trump and highlights allegations of bribery involving Joe Biden and the CCP. She characterizes the Trump indictment as a distraction from Biden family corruption.

A group of 20 bipartisan senators reached a deal on a gun safety bill that includes enhanced background checks for buyers under 21 and $15 billion for mental health and school security. While the NRA opposes the bill as a potential infringement on rights, critics argue the legislation ignores the role of SSRIs in mass shootings. The bill is viewed by some as a political maneuver to help centrist Republicans in upcoming elections.

The National African American Gun Association (NAAGA) is emerging as an alternative to the NRA, which some members perceive as a racist organization. NAAGA focuses on education and changing the stigma of gun ownership in Black communities. The organization is considering forming a political action committee (PAC) to advocate for individuals facing racial bias in gun licensing.

The NRA released a video featuring Jerry Wayne, the union worker who confronted Joe Biden over his stance on the Second Amendment. Biden famously misidentified the rifle as an "AR-14" during the heated exchange. Meanwhile, the mayor of Champaign, Illinois, signed an executive order that could allow for a temporary ban on the sale of firearms and alcohol during the coronavirus emergency, despite having no confirmed cases in the town at the time.

During the debate, Joe Biden erroneously claimed that 150 million people have been killed by gunfire in the United States since 2007. The hosts highlight the absurdity of the figure—which represents nearly half the U.S. population—and criticize the lack of real-time fact-checking by the moderators.

Mike Bloomberg releases a campaign advertisement featuring dogs to portray himself as a relatable leader. The hosts discuss a viral video of Bloomberg shaking a dog's muzzle by putting his hand in its mouth during a campaign stop. They mock the ad's production and Bloomberg's perceived lack of support among human voters.

Jordan Goodfellow donated $1,111.11 to promote his AV rental website, GigRent.com. Another anonymous donor shared a personal story about welcoming twins with a genetic condition linked to autism, noting that the podcast provides a sense of calm during stressful times. The hosts observe that their audience includes a high concentration of teachers, engineers, and members of the intelligence community.

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand began her 2020 presidential campaign with an "apology tour," renouncing her previous "A" rating from the NRA and her past conservative stances on immigration. She described her former positions as "callous" and "wrong," attributing them to representing a 98% white district. The segment mocks her transition to an "F" rating as a badge of honor for the primary.

The Trump administration officially issued a rule banning bump stocks, giving owners 90 days to destroy them or turn them in to the ATF. The hosts discuss the technical reality of bump stocks, arguing they do not actually turn semi-automatic rifles into automatic machine guns as claimed by some media outlets.

Cody Wilson and his company, Defense Distributed, face renewed scrutiny over the online publication of 3D-printed firearm blueprints. Senator Chuck Schumer and other critics argue these "ghost guns" are undetectable and dangerous, while proponents maintain that computer code is protected speech under the First Amendment. The narrative highlights that making firearms at home has historically been legal, though 3D printing technology has modernized the debate.

Newly appointed NRA President Oliver North attributed the "culture of violence" in America to the over-prescription of Ritalin to young boys. North argued that treating the symptoms of violence through gun control is ineffective compared to addressing the pharmaceutical drugging of youth, drawing widespread criticism from medical professionals.

Congresswoman Jackie Speier is criticized for using her status as a "gun violence survivor" to advocate for gun control, given that she was shot during the 1978 Jonestown massacre in Guyana. The segment also notes that today is election day in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. There is speculation that the current Ebola scare may be leveraged to keep voters at home.

The NRA National Convention in Dallas was met with protests from Parkland shooting survivors and their families. President Trump addressed the convention, emphasizing his support for the Second Amendment. Both pro-gun and anti-gun activists are reportedly focusing their efforts on the upcoming midterm elections as the "final measurement" of public sentiment.

A heated debate between Dan Bongino and former Clinton aide Philippe Reines focuses on the origins of the Steele dossier and the DNC server hack. Bongino questions why the DNC never turned its physical servers over to the FBI, while Reines defends Hillary Clinton's record regarding Vladimir Putin.

A clip from CNN features David Hogg discussing the Laura Ingraham apology and his appreciation for "corporate America" standing with his movement. The hosts criticize Hogg's rhetoric, suggesting he is being groomed for a political career and noting the irony of a youth activist praising corporate power. The segment also includes a clip of John Heilemann praising Hogg's "fearlessness" compared to Republican politicians.

Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens called for the repeal of the Second Amendment to facilitate gun control legislation. The hosts compare this movement to the failed Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), noting that taking away a right is much harder than adding one. They argue that the push for repeal will likely backfire on Democrats by mobilizing pro-gun voters in the 2018 elections.

The March for Our Lives protest in Washington, D.C., following the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, is analyzed as a highly effective media propaganda event. While the students' demands for "common sense" gun laws—such as raising the purchase age to 21 and banning bump stocks—are noted, the event is characterized as a "meme fest" of scripted one-liners. The involvement of politicians like Amy Klobuchar as CNN co-hosts is cited as evidence of the political exploitation of grieving youth.

Planned Parenthood's role as a major funder and lobbying organization for the gun control march is scrutinized, drawing parallels to the NRA's corporate structure. The appearance of Martin Luther King Jr.'s granddaughter at the rally is criticized for "watering down" the original "I Have a Dream" speech. Additionally, claims made during the rally regarding the total absence of violence in Australia following their gun buyback program are dismissed as "magic" thinking.